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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.64, 35,033.04 and 14,776.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.64, 35,033.04 and 14,776.56 is: 20,389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.64 : 35,033.04 = 14,776.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.64/35,033.04 = 14,776.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.64x = 35,033.04 × 14,776.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.64x = 517,667,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,667,817.54/25,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,389.74

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